Mustapha Kwankwaso gives Kano information commissioner 48 hours to apologise for alleged defamation

Former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Kwankwaso, has issued a 48-hour deadline for the state’s Information Commissioner, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, to withdraw defamatory remarks and issue an apology or face legal consequences. Mustapha, who is the NDC deputy governorship candidate, denies claims that his father founded the Kiru Rehabilitation Centre due to him.

He asserts that the centre was established as part of a government program to rehabilitate young people and rejects allegations that his father funded his business ventures, including a rice processing factory. The former commissioner also dismisses claims that he was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports to improve his character, stating that his appointment serves the people of Kano State.

Mustapha accuses Sanusi Bature of using his position to launch political attacks rather than reporting on government activities and demands a public retraction and apology within the given timeframe. He warns his lawyers will pursue the matter if not met and urges politicians to focus on policies and performance rather than personal attacks.